Column Logo

CE - Professional Development

Career Improvement Planning

   Are you tired of your job and need more pay? Would you like to get that promotion, but you’re not sure how? This workshop will help you recognize the significance of planning for success! Attend and discover what your career needs are and formulate a plan to achieve the skills you need.
Class Dates: 
Thurs, Sept 3; 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 
Caperton Center #136
Cost: 
$59

Prioritizing Your Productivity

   Are turbulent times making you nervous about your job security? Become the most valuable person on the team by learning to make what’s important to your boss important to you. Learn to examine your most critical duties and avoid the pitfalls and detours to stay on time and on target.
Class Dates: 
Thurs, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm                               Sept 24
Location: 
Clarksburg, Caperton Center #136
Cost: 
$59

Working Smarter, Not Harder

   Attending this workshop will teach you how to plan your workday efficiently, as well as how to make contingency plans that will prepare you for the constant changes we face today. Discover how to make your meetings work and handle the interruptions and disruptions that drive you crazy. Recession-proof your career by learning to work smarter, not harder!
Class Dates: 
Thurs, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm             Oct 8
Location: 
Clarksburg, Caperton Center #136
Cost: 
$59

Going into Business

   This workshop addresses the major elements of taking control of cash flow; managing inventory; relying on your business strengths; focusing on retaining customers; and conducting yearly management reviews. Upon completion of this session, individual counseling may be scheduled for a later date to fully understand how these can be implemented in your business.
Class Dates: 
Thurs, 1:00 pm – 3:00pm                                Oct 12
Location: 
Clarksburg, Caperton Center #136
Cost: 
Free

Project Management Fundamentals

   This course presents proven techniques and case studies that will improve processes, streamline productivity, and drastically reduce costs by utilizing scheduling and control tools. Attendees return to work with what they need to get their projects and their careers off the ground and running.
Class Dates: 
Tues-Thurs, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm          Oct 13 – 15
Location: 
Fairmont, CWE #112
Cost: 
$525

Big PR for Small Budgets

   Does your small business or non-profit organization need publicity, but can’t pay the high prices? Learn to effectively craft your message, reach your target audience, and manage your image by using trade secrets that will get your message promoted by the media for free! Plenty of take-away materials, a light breakfast, and an afternoon snack are included.
Class Dates: 
Sat, 8:30 am – 4:00 PM                                  Oct 24
Location: 
Fairmont, CWE #112
Cost: 
$99

Thriving in a Challenged Economy

   This workshop addresses the major elements of taking control of cash flow; managing inventory; relying on your business strengths; focusing on retaining customers; and conducting yearly management reviews. Upon completion of this session, individual counseling may be scheduled for a later date to fully understand how these can be implemented in your business.
Class Dates: 
Thurs, 10:00 am – 12:00pm    Nov 2
Location: 
Clarksburg, Caperton Center #136
Cost: 
Free

CPR & First Aid

   This CPR and First Aid training is an appropriate class for health care professionals, day care providers, and community members.  Students will learn the recommended cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques and how to provide appropriate, immediate care that may be necessary in case of an accident or emergency.  After completion of the class, students will be certified or re-certified in CPR & First Aid for two years.
Class Dates: 
Wed, Nov 4; 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: 
Bridgeport Conference Center
Cost: 
$35

Make It Happen

   Are you struggling to stay motivated as your supervisor asks you to do more and more, but gives you less and less? The secret to survival is to “make it happen”! Learn the ancient art of networking; discover the path to successful partnerships; and realize the power of partnering for results. In no time at all you will be giving and receiving the support of your dreams.
Class Dates: 
Thurs, 5:30 pm – 7:00pm                                Nov 5
Location: 
Clarksburg, Caperton Center #136
Cost: 
$59

Putting Off Procrastination

   Discover the real reason you procrastinate…Find out why you’re too hard on yourself…Learn how to defeat the perfectionist inside you and learn how to avoid slipping back into the same old habits. It’s time to stop putting off your full potential and attend this workshop!
Class Dates: 
Thurs, 5:30 pm – 7:00pm                                Dec 3
Location: 
Clarksburg, Caperton Center #136
Cost: 
$59

LEARN TO FLY!!! - Flight Training Program:

  Pierpont Community & Technical College is pleased to announce that you can now learn to fly through our Community Education program.  This program is delivered at the NAEC (Benedum Airport), by the same instructors as our academic professional flight training.  If you have dreamed of flying the skies, this is your chance!  Total cost for flight training will vary according to the level of certification the individual desires, the type of plane required for that certification, the type of instruction required for that certification, and the actual instruction time required.  There is a one-time registration fee of $100 per certification.

Certification levels include:
Private Pilot Certification
Instrument Pilot Certification
Flight Instructor Certification
Multi Engine Pilot Certification
Commercial Pilot Certification

Class Dates: 
Arranged
Location: 
RCB National Aerospace Center, Bridgeport
Cost: 
Varies

Project Management Essentials

   This course presents foundational information on the “what’s and why’s” of project management, and “real-world” project management techniques. Students are exposed to the basic tenets of project management and terminology that they can use immediately to increase their credibility with their managers, their peers, and their subordinates.
Class Dates: 
Thurs, 8:00 am – 4:00pm        March 4, 2010
Location: 
Fairmont, CWE #112
Cost: 
$195

Pierpont Community & Technical College©
1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 Tel: 304-367-4892
Toll Free: 1-800-641-5678 TDD: 304-367-4200
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution   Please read The Fine Print
  • falcon login
  • Ask Us a Question
  • Campus Directories
  • Maps / Directions